Species / Walleye / North Dakota
Perch
Walleye Fishing in North Dakota
The signature fish of Northern lakes and big rivers. Walleye feed at dawn, dusk, and night and are caught jigging, trolling, and through the ice.
Best Months: Apr to Jun, Sep to Nov
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Best Flies, Lures & Bait for Walleye
4 picks for October.
Suspending Jerkbait 4 to 5 in
LureHard Bait · After dark.
Shop This LurePaddle-Tail Swimbait 3 to 5 in
LureSoft Plastic
Shop This LureJig and Minnow 1/8 to 3/8 oz
LureJig
Shop This LureLive Minnows 1 to 3 in
BaitLive Bait
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Rod & Reel
Walleye Setup
Walleye
Spin / Cast 6.5 ft medium-light spinning rod, 2500 reel, 10 lb braid with a 6 to 8 lb fluorocarbon leader.
North Dakota
Where to Catch Walleye
Lakes & Reservoirs · North Dakota
Devils Lake
A prairie lake famous for jumbo perch through the ice and walleye.
Walleye · Yellow Perch · Northern Pike
Lakes & Reservoirs · North Dakota
Lake Sakakawea
A huge Missouri River reservoir with walleye, pike, and a chinook salmon fishery.
Walleye · Northern Pike · Chinook Salmon
Rivers & Streams · North Dakota
Missouri River (Bismarck)
A walleye river between Garrison Dam and Lake Oahe.
Walleye · Northern Pike
North Dakota
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Gear for Walleye
Crankbaits
Rapala Shad Rap
A tight-wobbling crankbait that walleye anglers troll and cast.
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Frabill Rubber Mesh Landing Net
A fish-friendly rubber net that does not tangle hooks.
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Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Combo
Nearly unbreakable and sensitive enough for most freshwater fishing. A safe first combo.
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St. Croix Triumph Spinning Rod
A sensitive, lightweight rod for finesse plastics and jigs.
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Shimano Sedona Spinning Reel
A smooth, durable reel in sizes for trout through inshore saltwater.
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Pflueger President Spinning Reel
Light and smooth for its price. A favorite for finesse and panfish rods.
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Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament
Limp, easy-casting mono for spinning reels and general fishing.
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Seaguar Red Label Fluorocarbon
Low-visibility fluorocarbon for leaders and clear water.
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Rapala X-Rap Jerkbait
A suspending jerkbait that shines in cold, clear water.
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Northland Baitfish-Image Spinner Harness
Crawler harnesses trolled behind bottom bouncers for summer walleye.
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